The night was beginning to freak me out, I should be used to the night by now, I live in it, but still it was starting to freak me out. With every sound I would flinch and cling tighter to the constantly aware Guardian Johnston. In the distance two circles of light was starting to appear. They got bigger and bigger.

"Is that them?" I asked desperately

"It has to be" Johnston said.

But it wasn't the car drove past us without a second look. Like we were hobos who walked the back roads in the dark. My heart was starting to sink further with the thought that the wont find us in time. Rose might die in Johnston's arms if they don't get here quick.

"it's going to be ok; they'll find us soon" guardian Johnston assured me obliviously seeing the distress in my eyes.

"I know they'll find us, but will they find us in time for Rose, that's what I'm worried about" I explained, wishing I could heal her.

The last time I saw Rose so weak was when we were on the run. She used to let me drink from her when we couldn't find a feeder, which was often. I always hated doing that to Rose. I hated making her feel weak. I hated seeing her weak, so I hated this. I did this; I was the one who made us drive. It's my fault that Rose is hurt. Also to make things worse it was starting to rain

"Don't cry your majesty" guardian Johnston begged

"I'm not it's the rain" I replied

"It's okay to cry your majesty, but Rose will be okay, she's tough just as you are" he assured me.

The rain was heavier now and I was cold in a matter of minutes. Through the blurry rain there were lights. Car lights. Flashing car lights.

"The guardians they found us" I said jumping with joy.

"Thank god" guardian Johnston said with relief.

I ran out on the road and waved my arms in the air. I probably looked like a wet duck trying to fly. The car immediately stopped. Joy spread through my body. We were saved. Rose was going to be okay. The Strigoi lost. I couldn't stop smiling and looking at Rose I knew -

"Lissa!"

Ok sorry again that this chapter is really short again. I find it hard to write long chapters and I love putting in cliff hangers. Muhahaha :D